Josh Hawkit posted a photo of his face approximately one hour after his bout with Curtis Blaydes at UFC 327. The Australian heavyweight remained in character while displaying visible damage from the fight. Hawkit specifically mentioned experiencing jaw pain following the contest. The post suggests the fight was physically demanding and left Hawkit visibly marked. Details about the fight outcome were not included in this update.
Josh Hawkit took to social media roughly an hour after his heavyweight bout with Curtis Blaydes at UFC 327 on April 11, sharing a photo that showed clear facial damage sustained during the fight. The Australian posted the image while staying in character, and noted that his jaw was hurting in the aftermath of the contest.
Blaydes, ranked fourth in the heavyweight division, entered the contest as one of the more well-rounded big men on the UFC roster. The 35-year-old American from Elevation Fight Team stands six-foot-four with an 80-inch reach and carries a professional record of 19 wins and 6 losses. Fighting out of an orthodox stance, Blaydes lands 3.56 significant strikes per minute at 50 percent accuracy and is among the most active wrestlers in the division, averaging 5.38 takedown attempts per 15 minutes.
Hawkit's post did not disclose the official result of the bout, but the visible bruising and jaw discomfort he described point to a physically taxing night inside the Octagon.
Why it matters
- Blaydes sits at number four in the heavyweight rankings, meaning any result at UFC 327 carries significant divisional weight
- His combination of volume striking and elite takedown activity makes him a difficult stylistic test for any heavyweight
- Hawkit's candid social media update offers a rare unfiltered look at the physical cost of competing at the highest level of the division
Saturday, April 11, 2026
